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Bars, taverns offer relief
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out, though. Drink prices here tend to
be somewhat ahead of their time, so
you have to closely observe the drink
specials which make a well-rounded
night of elbow-bending affordable.
Dooley's is especially chaotic (and
enjoyable) during the football season,
when it seems to overflow with Maize
and Blue, good old fashioned school
spirit. There is a huge television screen
in the center of action (and a smaller
one upstairs), which makes for op-
timum viewing of the World Series,
Monday Night Football, or the ever-
present ESPN generic sports. All good
Michigan students should drink-or
spill-a beer at Dooley's at least once.
For some, once will be enough, but for
many others, this is theplace to be.
Good Time Charley's
Bar and Grill
(1140 S. University)
This elaborate tavern opened just-two
years ago, along with its upstairs
sibling, The Count of Antipasto.
Charley's was designed with alcohol-
thirsty college students in mind, and
has succeeded in gaining a substantial
clientele. The dominant colors of this
bar are green and black - a slightly
uneasy combination to view on a full
stomach; the bar is circular and sits
below a huge mirror - also a bit unset-
tling. Lush clusters 'of 4-foot Saguro
plants line the tavern, which is usually
ringing with jukebox singles and video
game explosions. Charley's inherited
the abandoned Village Bell crowd, so
we'll see what happens when the two
compete this fall, now that the V-Bell is
back. While many students enjoy
Charley's, others pride themselves on
avoiding it.
Old Town
(122 W. Liberty)
Ahh, a sane tavern on the Old West
Side. Amid the frenzied and confused
bar scene in this fair city, Old Town sits
quietly at the corner of Liberty and
Ashley, and offers an oasis of con-
sistency to local residents. This rustic
nightspot isn't exactly an undergrad
hangout, but many people feel that adds
to its appeal. Similar in tone to the
nearly Del Rio, Old Town is a fine place
A COUPLE RELAX over some cool summertime drinks at Good Time Charley's Bar and Grill.
to go for drinks, peanuts, and quiet con-
versation. On a night of "bar-hopping,"
this is definitely the final place one
should visit (just before criss-crossing
to the Fleetwood Diner for a cup of cof-
fee). There isn't much else to say about
the Old Town, except that its presence
in this maniacal city is a welcome
relief.
Rick's American Cafe
(611 Church)
A relatively new addition to the local
nightclub scene, Rick's has established
itself as a thriving campus gathering
place. Formerly the "Blue Frogge," a
discotheque which capitalized on the
painful, nationwide Saturday night
fever, the club was mercifully
renovated a few years ago. Today, it is
a fairly unremarkable but pleasant
place to party and enjoy live music; it
is, perhaps, the least unique of the local
clubs. The monthly agenda of bands is
generally repetitive, with the half-
dozen core local bands appearing on
many of the nights. There are,
however, exceptions; regional ensem-
bles frequently perform, and there is a
bi-weekly blues concert. The cover
charge for most nights is in the $1.50-
$2.50 range, quite a bit less than
average Second Chance fares, but the
drinks are relatively expensive. Impor-
tant: Keep track of the nightly specials,
and take advantage of the happy hour
before 8 p.m. Rick's also serves
food-predominantly Mexican-which
is fine, if you have the bucks.
The Rubaiyat
(102 S. First)
The Rubaiyat is probably the best
(read: almost the only) dance venue in
Ann Arbor. Unfortunately, it sticks to a
narrow perception of dance music-
popular disco - pretty rigidly, but the
sound system is good and the dance
floor is relatively big. The nicest aspect
of this bar is that the place is laid out so
that the music is concentrated on the
dance floor, allowing reasonable levels
of conversation in the surrounding
booths. Another plus is the interesting
mix of races and sexual preferences of
the clientele.
Second Chance
(516 E. Liberty)-
This is Ann Arbor's premiere rock-
and-roll nightclub. Every night that this
club is open, live music emanates from
its expansive, elevated stage. The dan-
ce floor is also large, providing pogo
space for many couples. The seating
layout is one of the most attractive
features at Second Chance. In addition
to the first floor, which contains a few
dozen tables, the stage, dance floor, and
a bar, there are two balconies with
more tables, bars, and long counters
overlooking the stage. So if you're not
up to dancing, and you'd like to ap-
preciate the visual-aspects of a given
band, you can arm yourself with a pit-
cher of beer and watch from above,
away from the commotion. Prices are
high, when you include the cover
charge; so visits to Second Chance tend
to be special, once-in-a-while occasions,
rather than weekend routines.
A Ypsilani 0oxi ngClub
Derrick McGuire, 119 lb.
Junior Olympic Silver
Glove of Ann Arbor-Ypsi-
lanti Boxing Club will be
competing in Mid-Michi-
gan, Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti
Boxing Club Junior and
Senior State Tournament
A of Champions June 26-
28 at University of Mich-
igan CCRB, 401 Washte-
now, Ann Arbor.
Enjoy a complete menu of German and
American specialties in the Bavarian
atmosphere of the Alpine Room . .serving
from 11am to 12am. And for lunch, try our
ever popular buffet.
Good old fashioned German bands will give you the time
of your life, every Saturday nite in the Wine Room.
Our Rathskeller will take you back to the days of old
Bavaria, with folk music every Friday and Saturday
evening - 9pm to lam. Try our happy hour, Monday thru
Friday - 4om to 7pm.
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